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Mattheus

Mattheus is a boy's name of Portuguese origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 6 boys in the United States.

Mattheus at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Portuguese
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references
Also spelled
Matthew

About the name Mattheus

Mattheus belongs to the Portuguese tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess. It travels in a few spellings: Matthew.

In the United States, Mattheus first appears in Social Security records in 1995. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #5820 in 2007, and in 2024 6 babies received the name — 214 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Mattheus in US records

First recorded (US)
1995
Best US rank
#5820 in 2007
Peak year
2007
Babies named Mattheus in 2024
6
Total since 1880
214

Mattheus in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1999
Best rank
#2943 in 1999
Babies named Mattheus in 2016
3
Total since 1996
9

Spellings & short forms

Matthew

Similar names

More names from the Portuguese shelf:

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Mattheus mean?

The meaning of Mattheus is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Portuguese origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Mattheus a boy or girl name?

Mattheus is a boy name. In 2024, 6 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Mattheus?

Mattheus comes from the Portuguese tradition. It is also spelled Matthew.

How popular is the name Mattheus?

Mattheus first appears in US records in 1995. Its best-ever ranking was #5820 in 2007, and 6 babies were given the name in 2024.

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. England & Wales figures are from the Office for National Statistics. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.